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Hitting net-zero without stopping flying
One of the largest producers of carbon emissions is air travel, yet many view flying as a necessary enabler of tourism and international business. One promising way for consumers to take responsibility for their carbon emissions ...
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Apple's iPhone retakes top spot in China smartphone market: research
Apple reclaimed its position as the top smartphone seller in China after six years, clocking a record market share in the final quarter of 2021 as US sanctions hit rival Huawei, according to researchers.
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Renewable energy: US tax credits for wind and solar mostly benefit big banks
How can countries build renewable energy at the scale and rate needed to prevent dangerous climate change? The plan so far has been to try and make the cost of generating electricity from renewable sources cheap enough to ...
Jan 26, 2022
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Invest strategically in wind and solar farms in Africa, study recommends
A sustainable future for Africa can be achieved through strategic investment in wind and solar farms, reveals an Africa-wide study from the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford.
Jan 26, 2022
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Intel wins appeal against EU's 1-bn-euro antitrust fine
An EU court on Wednesday annulled a 1.06 billion euro fine against US chipmaker Intel, finding that Brussels had failed to adequately prove anti-competitive practices in a key aspect of the case, a statement said.
Jan 26, 2022
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Boeing reports another loss due to 787 woes
Boeing reported a hefty fourth-quarter loss Wednesday as mounting costs connected to the widebody 787's woes more than offset a boost from the comeback of the 737 MAX after a lengthy grounding.
Jan 26, 2022
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Traded cryptocurrency in 2021? Here's how to approach taxes
Professionals have a major piece of advice for those who traded cryptocurrency for the first time last year: Take your tax prep seriously.
Jan 26, 2022
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FTC fines fashion retailer for suppressing negative reviews
The Federal Trade Commission has fined online fashion retailer Fashion Nova $4.2 million, saying that for years it blocked negative reviews of its products from being posted to its website.
Jan 26, 2022
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Microsoft profits up 21%, giving cushion for gaming push
Demand for Microsoft's cloud-computing services and work software helped boost its quarterly profits by 21% as the pandemic continued to keep many office workers at least partly at home.
Jan 25, 2022
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Internet
Washington attorney general sues Google over location tracking
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson is suing Google in an effort to change how the company handles users' personal data.
Jan 25, 2022
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Business
BioNTech, Google, Deutsche Bahn back African-founded AI firm
Vaccine maker BioNTech, Google and rail firm Deutsche Bahn are among the companies investing in African-founded artificial intelligence company InstaDeep.
Jan 25, 2022
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Ericsson profits soar despite China trouble
Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson said Tuesday its net profit soared in 2021, with a better-than-expected performance in the fourth quarter despite losing ground in the key Chinese market.
Jan 25, 2022
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